Don't forget the other requirements - PIC, Night, Night PIC. A pilot with >1500 has probably had time to accrue this time but we are also loking for someone with a range of experiences so 2500 as an R22 instructor means a lot less than someone with 1500 gained on singles, twins, turbines, day, onshore, offshore, night etc etc.
If you feel up to it, apply. There are plenty of openings around at the moment.